How Fulop has -- and has not -- lived up to his promise of reform

JERSEY CITY -- As a two-term councilman, Steve Fulop developed a reputation as a fearless crusader against old-guard politics, where who you know and how much you donate count for more than what's good for the people.

Four years ago, Fulop pledged to bring his brand of political reform to City Hall, unseating Jerramiah Healy after a mayoral campaign that focused on corruption scandals linked to Healy's administration. Standing outside City Hall on his inauguration day, Fulop promised to lead "an ethical and competent" government.